S-01 — Safety Shutoff (Long Cook)
Samsung's documented safety shutoff: the oven was held at a set temperature longer than the maximum allowed for that temperature range, so it powered down to protect itself.
- Keep using it?
- Yes — fix when convenient
- DIY difficulty
- Easy
- Verified against
- samsung.com ↗
How to fix it
- Turn the oven off and remove the food.
- Let the oven cool for several minutes.
- Restart normally; the code will clear.
- For very long cooks, split the cycle into two cook sessions or use a lower temperature within the rated long-cook window.
Why it happens
Typical signs: S-01 displayed after a long cook · Oven turned itself off · No other fault behavior · Code clears with a power cycle
- Cook time exceeded safety window Common during very long low-temp braises or forgotten timers.
- User-set cook time too long for selected temp Different temps have different maximum durations.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the S-01 code mean on a Samsung oven?
Samsung's documented safety shutoff: the oven was held at a set temperature longer than the maximum allowed for that temperature range, so it powered down to protect itself.
What causes the S-01 code on a Samsung oven?
Cook time exceeded safety window: Common during very long low-temp braises or forgotten timers. User-set cook time too long for selected temp: Different temps have different maximum durations.
Is it safe to keep using a Samsung oven with a S-01 error?
Yes — fix when convenient. This is rated a minor-severity fault.
How do I fix S-01 on a Samsung oven?
Turn the oven off and remove the food. Let the oven cool for several minutes. Restart normally; the code will clear.
Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician. Verified against manufacturer documentation: samsung.com.